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Coach’s Corner Breakdown: Nashville Predators vs. Florida Panthers

Don Cherry: Alright folks, let’s dive into this barn burner between the Nashville Predators and the Florida Panthers. Nashville came out on top with a 2-0 win, but boy, was it a slog to get there. This game was uglier than a hat trick in your own net.

First off, let’s talk about NuttyOutlaw13 from the Preds. This kid got himself a goal and spent a solid two minutes in the box. Four shots and eight hits—this guy was all over the ice. He plays with the kind of grit you love to see. I mean, he’s out there like a wrecking ball. Sure, he took a couple penalties, but that’s just the cost of doing business when you’re throwing your weight around like that.

Now, JoshuaDuhaime on defense. Not a lot on the score sheet, but he kept things clean with only two penalty minutes and threw four hits. Steady as she goes, that’s what you want from your defensemen. No flash, just good, solid hockey.

Randymarsh2012—he’s a workhorse. Two assists, seven shots, and 12 giveaways, though. Look, buddy, I get it, you’re trying to make things happen out there, but you gotta keep those turnovers down. He’s got the right idea but needs to tighten up a bit.

xshepxrd, this forward is a mixed bag. He netted a goal and an assist, but he’s got 10 faceoff losses. Come on! I’ve seen more wins at a craps table. He’s gotta step it up at the dot.

DEx3Ad, another defenseman, solid game with an assist and six takeaways. The guy’s a pickpocket on skates. He’s like a hawk out there, just waiting to pounce.

And then there’s NE0N X 8, the goalie. Stood tall with 12 saves for a shutout. Just a wall in net, you can’t ask for more from your goalie. The backbone of the team right there.

Switching to the Panthers, Popeskill was out there flailing like a fish out of water. Four penalty minutes and a minus-one. Buddy, you’re killing your team.

xShxyne had four shots but didn’t do much else. No goals, no assists, just kinda there. Like a pylon on the ice.

Margo I—I don’t know what to say. Ten faceoff losses? That’s gotta change. You’re not gonna win games if you can’t win the puck.

Bray4x_Fyb spent more time in the box than on the ice, it seems. Four penalty minutes, no points, and a minus-one. What are you even doing out there?

Fra75434QC in goal—12 saves, but two goals against. Not the worst performance, but not enough to save this sinking ship.

Ron MacLean: Don, I think you’ve made your point. Tough game for Florida, but Nashville’s physicality and defense really sealed the deal here. They need to clean up those turnovers and faceoff losses, though, if they want to keep this momentum going.

Don Cherry: Absolutely, Ron. Hockey’s a tough game, and tonight, Nashville played tougher. That’s all for now, folks. Keep your stick on the ice and your head up.